Shrimp Croquettes with Fries and Tartar Sauce
Crispy golden shrimp croquettes served with homemade tartar sauce and oven-baked fries. A satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together in about 40 minutes.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- ½ lb shrimp
- 1 lb potatoes
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp pickles
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut 1 lb potatoes into fries, toss with 1 tbsp oil and salt, spread on a baking sheet. Bake until golden and crisp, about 25 minutes, shaking halfway.
- 2
Chop 0.5 lb shrimp into small pieces. In a bowl, mix shrimp with 1 egg, 0.5 cup breadcrumbs, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
- 3
Shape the shrimp mixture into 4 oval croquettes. Press each into remaining 0.5 cup breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- 4
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium. Cook croquettes until golden brown on all sides, about 8 minutes total, turning gently.
- 5
Stir together 0.5 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp chopped pickles, and a squeeze of lemon juice to make tartar sauce.
- 6
Serve croquettes with fries and tartar sauce, with lemon wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- skillet
- bowl
- knife
- cutting board
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